Skull Creek

Red Canyon Complex, Dutch John, Utah, United States
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About Skull Creek

Skull Creek Campground is located about 35 mi north of Vernal, Utah near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on local trails and boating, fishing and swimming on the reservoir.

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11 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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  • Shaded Site
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  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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11 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 014, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SKULL CREEK RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

48 reviews

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Skull Creek is a well-maintained, quiet campground offering plenty of shade and convenient access to hiking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The sites are clean, and visitors appreciated the attentive campground staff. However, there is no water available on-site, and some facilities, like the back-in drive and toilets, could use improvements.

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3 stars 12.5% (6)
2 stars 4.2% (2)
1 star 8.3% (4)

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Stephanie P

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK

We stayed here for 3 nights and our experience was great! We were told ahead of time there wasn't any water on site, so we came prepared with plenty of water. The sites are well maintained. Close enough to many points of interest and the marina. Plenty of shade from the trees. We loved it!

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Richard H

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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Very quite and secluded feeling. Flaming Gorge is beautiful and the fishing was awesome. Was definitely one of our better sites on our two week journey through the Flaming Gorge, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone adventure.

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Greg B

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September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Skull Creek was an acceptable campground. The site we had was fairly level for our trailer. The back-in drive had very old broken up blacktop. Most of the sites appeared in similar condition. There is no water available at this campground, so bring your own. The toilets were a bit smelly if you were downwind. The campground is nice and shady, offering coolness on hot days. We could hear the highway but it was not disturbing. It is a rustic, forest service campground.
Access to the hiking trail was very convenient.

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Greg B

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September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Skull Creek was an acceptable campground. The site we had was fairly level for our trailer. The back-in drive had very old broken up blacktop. Most of the sites appeared in similar condition. There is no water available at this campground, so bring your own. The toilets were a bit smelly if you were downwind. The campground is nice and shady, offering coolness on hot days. We could hear the highway but it was not disturbing. It is a rustic, forest service campground.
Access to the hiking trail was very convenient.

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Martha H

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September 10, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Great campground! Campground official was very attentive. Water availability would have been good though.

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Martha H

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September 10, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Great campground! Campground official was very attentive. Water availability would have been good though.

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George B

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August 9, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Nice location. Campsite & fire ring were clean. Woke up with a moose in the camp

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George B

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August 9, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Nice location. Campsite & fire ring were clean. Woke up with a moose in the camp

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Ashley R

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July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Campground was beautiful. Outhouses were very well maintained. James was a huge help in finding information and things that were nearby. Will definitely be coming back again!

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Ashley R

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July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SKULL CREEK

Campground was beautiful. Outhouses were very well maintained. James was a huge help in finding information and things that were nearby. Will definitely be coming back again!

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Location & Directions for Skull Creek

Red Canyon Complex, Dutch John, UT 84023 United States

Elevation: 2,290 ft

Getting There

Located off Highway 44, just west of the junction of Highways 44 and 191 in the Flaming Gorge area, about 35 mi north of Vernal, Utah.

Nearest town

Dutch John, UT - 12 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Skull Creek is accessible via Highway 44, located just west of the junction with Highway 191.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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